At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome—both here and Outside. We value individual differences and are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring the best of their experience and talents and truly thrive.
A summer internship at L.L.Bean is an introduction to our company that provides an opportunity for the right individual to contribute to moving the business forward and to gain exposure to key areas of the organization. Interns supporting the Retail Marketing & Store Experience teamwill assume some various project roles and responsibilities to our 60+ retail stores (and growing!) including our Flagship Freeport store, while working on current business opportunities cross-functionally that directly benefit L.L.Bean.
Retail Marketing & Store Experience Internship – Home Office Role, Freeport Maine HQ
The Summer Retail Marketing Intern will work alongside the LLB marketing and store experience team, supporting the Senior Manager of Store Experience & Visual Merchandising, the Manager of Store Experience & Marketing, and the entire Retail Events team. This role supports our retail stores across the country to ensure best-in-class store experiences, planning and executing flawless Grand Openings & Re-Openings, as well as innovative and engaging in-store activations. This team’s goal is to bring the Brand to life in stores through compelling & engagingeventsthat promote a positive customer experience and maximize company sales growth and profitability. This team works hard to plan, communicate, direct and evaluate a robust marketing & events calendarin support of driving traffic & maximizing sales in our stores.
The Summer Retail Marketing& Store Experience Internship will include a designated project that will be a combination of the interns’ interests, field of study and future career goals, while fulfilling a need for solution in the retail marketing organization. Compelling presentation skills required, as project results will be presented and defended to Senior Leadership at the end of the summer.
An interest, passion or experience in retail, marketing, merchandising, or a related field... and desire/curiosity for pursuit of career in the outdoor apparel and gear industry
Health and Safety Requirement: Ensures compliance with the L.L.Bean Comprehensive Health and Safety program by knowing and following all safety guidelines, policies, procedures and expectations. Take immediate and appropriate action to rectify any unsafe conditions.
If you care about the outdoors, joining L.L.Bean is a great way to feel good about what you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better, with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus, maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan.
If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you'd be great at this role, we'd love to learn more about you! At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We strive to reflect this every day in our commitments to employees and partners and in our efforts to promote belonging.